1. COMPUTING ESSENTIALS 2012 MAKING IT WORK FOR YOU TIMOTHY J.O’LEARY & LINDA I.O’LEARY

2. FEATURE SUMMARY APPROACH: Concise, streamlined approach to fundamental computing issues. THEME of RELEVANCE: Highlights the relevance of current, essential topics for better student understanding. REMEMBER the "E-BOXs"! Environment, Ethics, and Exploration boxes for enhanced student learning. STUDENT RELEVANCE: "Careers in IT" section at the end of each chapter provide information on a variety of positions in the IT industry. CURRENT INFORMATION AND FUTURE DIRECTION: "A Look to the Future" section at the end of each chapter to engage students with emerging technologies.

3. THE O’LEARY WEB SITE www.computing-2012.com

10. PREFACE ………………………………………………………… Times are changing, technology is changing, and this text is changing too. As students of today, you are different from those of yesterday. You put much effort toward the things that interest you and the things that are relevant to you…………………… ……………………………………………….

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Information Technology, the Internet, and You 2. The Internet, the Web, and Electronic Commerce 3. Basic Application Software 4. Specialized Application Software 5. System Software 6. The System Unit 7. Input and Output 8. Secondary Storage 9. Communications and Networks 10. Privacy, Security, and Ethics 11. Your Future and Information Technology

12. SAMPLE CHAPTER Chapter 1 Information Technology, the Internet, and You

13. CHAPTER 5 System Software Sample Content : Mobile Phone Operating Systems

21. CHAPTER 6 : SAMPLE CONTENT For microcomputers, there are six basic types :

22. CHAPTER 6 : SAMPLE CONTENT

23. CHAPTER 10 Privacy, Security, and Ethics Sample Content : People Effective implementation of computer technology involves maximizing its positive effects while minimizing its negative effects. The most significant concerns are Privacy Accuracy Property Access

24. CHAPTER 11 Your Future and Information Technology Sample Content : How You Can Be a Winner Stay Current Maintain Your Computer Competency Develop Professional Contacts Develop Specialties Be Alert for Organizational Change Look for Innovative Opportunities